Sid Goldstein - Westminster, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 45.378 W 117° 59.092
11S E 408789 N 3735571
This plaque is located at freedom park in Westminster.
Waymark Code: WMCGNX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2011
Views: 5
"In February 1945, 2ed lieutenant Sid Goldstein, U.S. Army, 34th infantry division received the distinguished service cross from 5-star General Geoge C. Marshall on a World War 2 battlefield in Italy. Lt Goldstein single-handedly captured 67 Germans.
Sid Goldstein also received the Italian cross of Valor for breaking through the gothic line (The enemy strong-hold) and liberating florence, Italy.
Veteran of the Korean War, National Commander of The Legion of Valor.
Westminster Freedom Park is Dedicated to The Memory of 41 Year Westminster Resident Major Sid Goldstein, U.S. Army (Retired), in Gratitude For His Heroism and His Service to Veterans."
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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